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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,349.25, 41,882.34 and 17,602.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,349.25, 41,882.34 and 17,602.97 is: 24,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,349.25 : 41,882.34 = 17,602.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,349.25/41,882.34 = 17,602.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,349.25x = 41,882.34 × 17,602.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,349.25x = 737,253,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,253,365.14/30,349.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.31

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